MARR 31 - Yacht Joinery
- Prerequisite: MARR 30
Advanced joinery projects are covered in this course. Projects include lamination techniques, biscuit joinery, and rabbeted moldings. In addition, lightweight composite furniture will be discussed and demonstrated. Hands-on instruction in the use of the radial arm and table saws, mortising machine, shaper, and router is also provided
Contact: 90 hours lecture/lab per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of MARR 31, the student will be able to:
- Introduce the student to the quality standards expected in the marine industry.
- Have the student gain a proficiency in the use of all the wood shop tools.
- Have the student show proficiency in the construction of joints commonly found in boat interior construction.
- Practice router fundamentals including construction of templates.
- Practice installing plastic laminates onto plywood.
- Practice making shop sketches.
- Construct a Joiner's Mallet
- Construct a rolling tool cabinet which, will incorporate the use of blueprint reading, a range of joinery skills and which will meet yacht quality standards.